used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The elemental disturbances in the Sierras are sometimes of a terrific nature.
absentadjectiveUS /ˈæbsənt/
not being in a specified place
From this reading These periodical journeys never occupied less than two weeks, and in the present instance he had been absent several days beyond that period, so that some anxiety was felt for him, since every trip was attended with more or less danger.
AdamsnounUS /ˈædəmz/
American Revolutionary leader and patriot; an organizer of the Boston Tea Party and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1722-1803)
From this reading THE PASSING YEARS THE excitement in New Constantinople was caused by the arrival of Vose Adams, the mail carrier and messenger, with his budget of letters and freight for the Heavenly Bower.
anew
From this reading Twice he had lost a mule, and once both animals went spinning down a precipice for a thousand feet, in an avalanche of snow and were never found again.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Twice he had lost a mule, and once both animals went spinning down a precipice for a thousand feet, in an avalanche of snow and were never found again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE PASSING YEARS THE excitement in New Constantinople was caused by the arrival of Vose Adams, the mail carrier and messenger, with his budget of letters and freight for the Heavenly Bower.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading He was exposed to the peril of storms, snowslides, wild animals and hostile Indians.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading These periodical journeys never occupied less than two weeks, and in the present instance he had been absent several days beyond that period, so that some anxiety was felt for him, since every trip was attended with more or less danger.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The elemental disturbances in the Sierras are sometimes of a terrific nature.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading THE PASSING YEARS THE excitement in New Constantinople was caused by the arrival of Vose Adams, the mail carrier and messenger, with his budget of letters and freight for the Heavenly Bower.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading These periodical journeys never occupied less than two weeks, and in the present instance he had been absent several days beyond that period, so that some anxiety was felt for him, since every trip was attended with more or less danger.
avalanchenounUS /ˈævəlæntʃ/
a slide of large masses of snow and ice and mud down a mountain
From this reading Twice he had lost a mule, and once both animals went spinning down a precipice for a thousand feet, in an avalanche of snow and were never found again.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading These periodical journeys never occupied less than two weeks, and in the present instance he had been absent several days beyond that period, so that some anxiety was felt for him, since every trip was attended with more or less danger.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading These periodical journeys never occupied less than two weeks, and in the present instance he had been absent several days beyond that period, so that some anxiety was felt for him, since every trip was attended with more or less danger.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Twice he had lost a mule, and once both animals went spinning down a precipice for a thousand feet, in an avalanche of snow and were never found again.
BowernounUS /ˈbaʊər/
a framework that supports climbing plants
From this reading THE PASSING YEARS THE excitement in New Constantinople was caused by the arrival of Vose Adams, the mail carrier and messenger, with his budget of letters and freight for the Heavenly Bower.
budgetnounUS /ˈbʌdʒɪt/
a sum of money allocated for a particular purpose
From this reading THE PASSING YEARS THE excitement in New Constantinople was caused by the arrival of Vose Adams, the mail carrier and messenger, with his budget of letters and freight for the Heavenly Bower.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE PASSING YEARS THE excitement in New Constantinople was caused by the arrival of Vose Adams, the mail carrier and messenger, with his budget of letters and freight for the Heavenly Bower.
carriernounUS /ˈkæriər/
someone whose employment involves carrying something
From this reading THE PASSING YEARS THE excitement in New Constantinople was caused by the arrival of Vose Adams, the mail carrier and messenger, with his budget of letters and freight for the Heavenly Bower.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading THE PASSING YEARS THE excitement in New Constantinople was caused by the arrival of Vose Adams, the mail carrier and messenger, with his budget of letters and freight for the Heavenly Bower.
ConstantinoplenounUS /ˌkɑːnstæntəˈnoʊpəl/
the largest city and former capital of Turkey
From this reading THE PASSING YEARS THE excitement in New Constantinople was caused by the arrival of Vose Adams, the mail carrier and messenger, with his budget of letters and freight for the Heavenly Bower.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading These periodical journeys never occupied less than two weeks, and in the present instance he had been absent several days beyond that period, so that some anxiety was felt for him, since every trip was attended with more or less danger.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading These periodical journeys never occupied less than two weeks, and in the present instance he had been absent several days beyond that period, so that some anxiety was felt for him, since every trip was attended with more or less danger.
disturbancesnounUS /dɪˈstɜːrbənsəz/
plural of “disturbance” — activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
From this reading The elemental disturbances in the Sierras are sometimes of a terrific nature.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Twice he had lost a mule, and once both animals went spinning down a precipice for a thousand feet, in an avalanche of snow and were never found again.
elementaladjectiveUS /ˌeləˈmentəl/
relating to or being an element
From this reading The elemental disturbances in the Sierras are sometimes of a terrific nature.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading These periodical journeys never occupied less than two weeks, and in the present instance he had been absent several days beyond that period, so that some anxiety was felt for him, since every trip was attended with more or less danger.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading THE PASSING YEARS THE excitement in New Constantinople was caused by the arrival of Vose Adams, the mail carrier and messenger, with his budget of letters and freight for the Heavenly Bower.
exposedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspoʊzd/
with no protection or shield
From this reading He was exposed to the peril of storms, snowslides, wild animals and hostile Indians.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Twice he had lost a mule, and once both animals went spinning down a precipice for a thousand feet, in an avalanche of snow and were never found again.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading These periodical journeys never occupied less than two weeks, and in the present instance he had been absent several days beyond that period, so that some anxiety was felt for him, since every trip was attended with more or less danger.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE PASSING YEARS THE excitement in New Constantinople was caused by the arrival of Vose Adams, the mail carrier and messenger, with his budget of letters and freight for the Heavenly Bower.
set up or found
From this reading Twice he had lost a mule, and once both animals went spinning down a precipice for a thousand feet, in an avalanche of snow and were never found again.
freightnounUS /freɪt/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading THE PASSING YEARS THE excitement in New Constantinople was caused by the arrival of Vose Adams, the mail carrier and messenger, with his budget of letters and freight for the Heavenly Bower.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading These periodical journeys never occupied less than two weeks, and in the present instance he had been absent several days beyond that period, so that some anxiety was felt for him, since every trip was attended with more or less danger.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading These periodical journeys never occupied less than two weeks, and in the present instance he had been absent several days beyond that period, so that some anxiety was felt for him, since every trip was attended with more or less danger.
HeavenlyadjectiveUS /ˈhevənli/
relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven
From this reading THE PASSING YEARS THE excitement in New Constantinople was caused by the arrival of Vose Adams, the mail carrier and messenger, with his budget of letters and freight for the Heavenly Bower.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading These periodical journeys never occupied less than two weeks, and in the present instance he had been absent several days beyond that period, so that some anxiety was felt for him, since every trip was attended with more or less danger.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE PASSING YEARS THE excitement in New Constantinople was caused by the arrival of Vose Adams, the mail carrier and messenger, with his budget of letters and freight for the Heavenly Bower.
hostileadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːstəl/
characterized by enmity or ill will
From this reading He was exposed to the peril of storms, snowslides, wild animals and hostile Indians.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE PASSING YEARS THE excitement in New Constantinople was caused by the arrival of Vose Adams, the mail carrier and messenger, with his budget of letters and freight for the Heavenly Bower.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading He was exposed to the peril of storms, snowslides, wild animals and hostile Indians.
an occurrence of something
From this reading These periodical journeys never occupied less than two weeks, and in the present instance he had been absent several days beyond that period, so that some anxiety was felt for him, since every trip was attended with more or less danger.
journeysnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrniz/
plural of “journey” — the act of traveling from one place to another
From this reading These periodical journeys never occupied less than two weeks, and in the present instance he had been absent several days beyond that period, so that some anxiety was felt for him, since every trip was attended with more or less danger.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading These periodical journeys never occupied less than two weeks, and in the present instance he had been absent several days beyond that period, so that some anxiety was felt for him, since every trip was attended with more or less danger.
the literary culture
From this reading THE PASSING YEARS THE excitement in New Constantinople was caused by the arrival of Vose Adams, the mail carrier and messenger, with his budget of letters and freight for the Heavenly Bower.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Twice he had lost a mule, and once both animals went spinning down a precipice for a thousand feet, in an avalanche of snow and were never found again.
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading THE PASSING YEARS THE excitement in New Constantinople was caused by the arrival of Vose Adams, the mail carrier and messenger, with his budget of letters and freight for the Heavenly Bower.
a person who carries a message
From this reading THE PASSING YEARS THE excitement in New Constantinople was caused by the arrival of Vose Adams, the mail carrier and messenger, with his budget of letters and freight for the Heavenly Bower.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading These periodical journeys never occupied less than two weeks, and in the present instance he had been absent several days beyond that period, so that some anxiety was felt for him, since every trip was attended with more or less danger.
mulenounUS /mjuːl/
hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile
From this reading Twice he had lost a mule, and once both animals went spinning down a precipice for a thousand feet, in an avalanche of snow and were never found again.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The elemental disturbances in the Sierras are sometimes of a terrific nature.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading These periodical journeys never occupied less than two weeks, and in the present instance he had been absent several days beyond that period, so that some anxiety was felt for him, since every trip was attended with more or less danger.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE PASSING YEARS THE excitement in New Constantinople was caused by the arrival of Vose Adams, the mail carrier and messenger, with his budget of letters and freight for the Heavenly Bower.
held or filled or in use
From this reading These periodical journeys never occupied less than two weeks, and in the present instance he had been absent several days beyond that period, so that some anxiety was felt for him, since every trip was attended with more or less danger.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PASSING YEARS THE excitement in New Constantinople was caused by the arrival of Vose Adams, the mail carrier and messenger, with his budget of letters and freight for the Heavenly Bower.
on one occasion
From this reading Twice he had lost a mule, and once both animals went spinning down a precipice for a thousand feet, in an avalanche of snow and were never found again.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading These periodical journeys never occupied less than two weeks, and in the present instance he had been absent several days beyond that period, so that some anxiety was felt for him, since every trip was attended with more or less danger.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading THE PASSING YEARS THE excitement in New Constantinople was caused by the arrival of Vose Adams, the mail carrier and messenger, with his budget of letters and freight for the Heavenly Bower.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading He was exposed to the peril of storms, snowslides, wild animals and hostile Indians.
an amount of time
From this reading These periodical journeys never occupied less than two weeks, and in the present instance he had been absent several days beyond that period, so that some anxiety was felt for him, since every trip was attended with more or less danger.
periodicalnounUS /ˌpɪriˈɑːdɪkəl/
a publication that appears at fixed intervals
From this reading These periodical journeys never occupied less than two weeks, and in the present instance he had been absent several days beyond that period, so that some anxiety was felt for him, since every trip was attended with more or less danger.
precipicenounUS /ˈpresəpəs/
a very steep cliff
From this reading Twice he had lost a mule, and once both animals went spinning down a precipice for a thousand feet, in an avalanche of snow and were never found again.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading These periodical journeys never occupied less than two weeks, and in the present instance he had been absent several days beyond that period, so that some anxiety was felt for him, since every trip was attended with more or less danger.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading These periodical journeys never occupied less than two weeks, and in the present instance he had been absent several days beyond that period, so that some anxiety was felt for him, since every trip was attended with more or less danger.
SierrasnounUS /siˈerəz/
plural of “sierra” — a range of mountains (usually with jagged peaks and irregular outline)
From this reading The elemental disturbances in the Sierras are sometimes of a terrific nature.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading These periodical journeys never occupied less than two weeks, and in the present instance he had been absent several days beyond that period, so that some anxiety was felt for him, since every trip was attended with more or less danger.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading Twice he had lost a mule, and once both animals went spinning down a precipice for a thousand feet, in an avalanche of snow and were never found again.
snowslides
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From this reading He was exposed to the peril of storms, snowslides, wild animals and hostile Indians.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading These periodical journeys never occupied less than two weeks, and in the present instance he had been absent several days beyond that period, so that some anxiety was felt for him, since every trip was attended with more or less danger.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading These periodical journeys never occupied less than two weeks, and in the present instance he had been absent several days beyond that period, so that some anxiety was felt for him, since every trip was attended with more or less danger.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading The elemental disturbances in the Sierras are sometimes of a terrific nature.
spinningnounUS /ˈspɪnɪŋ/
creating thread
From this reading Twice he had lost a mule, and once both animals went spinning down a precipice for a thousand feet, in an avalanche of snow and were never found again.
stormsnounUS /stɔːrmz/
plural of “storm” — a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning
From this reading He was exposed to the peril of storms, snowslides, wild animals and hostile Indians.
terrificadjectiveUS /tərˈɪfɪk/
very great or intense
From this reading The elemental disturbances in the Sierras are sometimes of a terrific nature.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading These periodical journeys never occupied less than two weeks, and in the present instance he had been absent several days beyond that period, so that some anxiety was felt for him, since every trip was attended with more or less danger.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading These periodical journeys never occupied less than two weeks, and in the present instance he had been absent several days beyond that period, so that some anxiety was felt for him, since every trip was attended with more or less danger.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PASSING YEARS THE excitement in New Constantinople was caused by the arrival of Vose Adams, the mail carrier and messenger, with his budget of letters and freight for the Heavenly Bower.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These periodical journeys never occupied less than two weeks, and in the present instance he had been absent several days beyond that period, so that some anxiety was felt for him, since every trip was attended with more or less danger.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Twice he had lost a mule, and once both animals went spinning down a precipice for a thousand feet, in an avalanche of snow and were never found again.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was exposed to the peril of storms, snowslides, wild animals and hostile Indians.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading These periodical journeys never occupied less than two weeks, and in the present instance he had been absent several days beyond that period, so that some anxiety was felt for him, since every trip was attended with more or less danger.
two times
From this reading Twice he had lost a mule, and once both animals went spinning down a precipice for a thousand feet, in an avalanche of snow and were never found again.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading These periodical journeys never occupied less than two weeks, and in the present instance he had been absent several days beyond that period, so that some anxiety was felt for him, since every trip was attended with more or less danger.
Vose
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From this reading THE PASSING YEARS THE excitement in New Constantinople was caused by the arrival of Vose Adams, the mail carrier and messenger, with his budget of letters and freight for the Heavenly Bower.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE PASSING YEARS THE excitement in New Constantinople was caused by the arrival of Vose Adams, the mail carrier and messenger, with his budget of letters and freight for the Heavenly Bower.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading These periodical journeys never occupied less than two weeks, and in the present instance he had been absent several days beyond that period, so that some anxiety was felt for him, since every trip was attended with more or less danger.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Twice he had lost a mule, and once both animals went spinning down a precipice for a thousand feet, in an avalanche of snow and were never found again.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Twice he had lost a mule, and once both animals went spinning down a precipice for a thousand feet, in an avalanche of snow and were never found again.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading He was exposed to the peril of storms, snowslides, wild animals and hostile Indians.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE PASSING YEARS THE excitement in New Constantinople was caused by the arrival of Vose Adams, the mail carrier and messenger, with his budget of letters and freight for the Heavenly Bower.
a late time of life
From this reading THE PASSING YEARS THE excitement in New Constantinople was caused by the arrival of Vose Adams, the mail carrier and messenger, with his budget of letters and freight for the Heavenly Bower.
